Other ways to help

There are a number of charities and organisations working across the borough tof Rochdale. Volunteering at one of these charities, or becoming a trustee, can make a big difference to those living on the streets.

Petrus: petrus.org.ukThe Petrus Community is a registered charity providing residential and day support services for people in housing need throughout the Borough of Rochdale.

Stepping Stone: stepping-stone.org.ukStepping Stone Projects is a provider of high quality housing, support and charitable services for people who are homeless or at risk of losing their home. The charity has been operating since 1984, following lobbying by the Rochdale Voluntary Action’s Standing Committee on Homelessness.

Sanctuary Tust: sanctuarytrust.org.ukSanctuary Trust is a registered charity working with homelessness and homeless related poverty and emergency homeless issues. God's Sanctuary was the vision of Sheila Halsall after seeing the level of homelessness Rochdale and later the homelessness Conwy and the substance misuse such as Drugs and Alcohol.

Foodbank: rochdale.foodbank.org.ukWe don’t think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry. That’s why we provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis. We are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.